JOB DETAILS

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Reports to: OB/GYN Medical Director

Job Summary:
The OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner uses evidence based knowledge and skills to conduct physical assessments in order to perform various procedures and provides a broad range of health care services to women in the outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with multiple practices and clinical teams within Calvert Health and throughout the community. The Nurse practitioner performs preventative health assessments, screenings, immunizations and education or counseling to patients and family members.

Education:

Position requires a Master of Science in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse Practitioner License.

Board Certification in field of practice

Current CPR certification

Experience:

Preferred 3-5 years clinical experience as Nurse Practitioner

Experience should include working autonomously for an independent practice.

Other Requirements:

Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to provide effective clinical management and appropriate patient care under the scope of practice defined instate and national certification guidelines.

Documents assessments, treatments and dispositions of patients and their illnesses/injuries.

Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies and medications within guidelines of licensure and assesses response to therapeutic interventions.

Coordinates appropriate follow-up and referral of patients when needed through a current knowledge base of available community services. Facilitates communications between staff, patient, and patient's family, when appropriate, by providing educational tools to make informed decisions.

Collaborates with multiple practices and clinical teams both within the Calvert Health System and throughout the community.

Assess and initiates appropriate interventions for violence, neglect and abuse, and disposition for suicide risk.

Practices as a member of the interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, provide effective decisions making related to medical-legal and ethical issues, and contributes to the development and review of effective standards of practice, protocols and policies.